Country Information, History and Holidays England

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--> a lot of general information about England are worn together, which are very interesting for a holiday or preparation but also quite general. In the first part of current statistical data are listed in the main, such as the official language of England or the currency or, more generally, the highest mountain and the capital of England.

 

 

In the next part of the history of England is listed in bullet points based on key events.

--> In the last part you will find the holidays of England provide valuable for vacation planning information, on the one hand shops may be closed, but what is certain is interesting is that often host large events in England, which can be a highlight during the holidays.

England Country Information

Continent:	Europe
Country:	England
Form of government:	Constitutional monarchy
Language:	English All United Kingdom
Geographical location:	Large island in the north of north of Central Europe, with England only accounts for the southern part of the island of Great Britain.
Capital:	London
Topography:	No major mountains on the southern British Isles. Often rocky hills and plains
Highest Mountain:	Scafell Pike 978 meters
Area:	130,395 km ²
Population:	approximately 50 million inhabitants
Religion:	Anglican Church
Currency:	British Pound
Climate - Weather :	Temperate climate influenced by the Gulf Stream often rain. The summers are cool and winters are mild
Time Zone:	UTC +0
Code:	+44
Date of data:	2006

History of England

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55 BC-5th century. Julius Caesar and Roman Britain Province
500 Angles, Saxons and Frisians, a hike
1265 Introduction of a parliament
1337 Hundred Years War with France on French soil
1588 The Spanish Armada is defeated
1600 beginning of the colonization of America and India
1660 The monarchy is restored
1707 state union with Scotland
1801 state union with Ireland 

Holidays England

1 January New Year
March / April Easter
1 May, the working day
End of May Spring Bank Holiday awarded annually
The end of August Summer Bank Holiday alternating annually
25-26. December Christmas
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